I bought an old generator that has been sitting since 2004 that had gas left in it. It has a 9 hp briggs model # 185432 type 0606E1 code 99110949
I drained the oil out it and flipped it over to access the carburetor because it looks like a pain to remove. Removed bowl easy that way. Needle valve was stuck. Had to use a heat gun to warn it up so it would come out and I would say I need one. I cleaned it but it still wouldn't run and leaked so I need carburetor work.
Before I did anything I took a can of starting fluid with upper cylinder lubricant and made it run long enough to see it would generate power. It wouldn't so I did the electric drill trick turning drill backward with my hand and was able to get it to start making power. Burns a light bulb now when spraying starting fluid in carburetor. Wouldn't generate power until I did the drill trick.
This generator came from a natural company and the person I got it from worked at that company. He said he doubt it had 5 hours on it if that. He said they bought it new in 2001.
How hard are these carburetors to remove ? I assume the emulsion tube is plugged up ? I don't have a Ultrasonic cleaner which it might need to make it run correct again. I don't want to use an aftermarket carburetor and would like to make this one run again.
Any suggestions ? Anyone had experience with one of these older generators ? Most of what I find it China generators and this one seems to be made pretty good. I know parts would be hard to find but really if I get it running it shouldn't need much.
Part number for the needle valve is Briggs & Stratton 715155 . Price is sort of high $21.36 on the one I found . I would pay that if that's all I would need. Thoughts